V Cert in Engineering
Our Level 1/2 Technical Award in Engineering focuses on different disciplines of engineering and how they have shaped products and projects in the modern world. Pupils will study the engineering process from end to end, learning core skills such as production planning techniques, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and applied processing skills and techniques, helping to begin their journey into further study or a career in this exciting industry.
V Cert Technical Awards are designed to be delivered over two years. The first year of delivery is entirely dedicated to teaching and learning, with all summative assessments taking place in the final year of study. The Engineering V Cert Technical Award is assessed by Non-Exam Assessment (60%) and Examined Assessment (40%).
Key information
→ Approved for KS4 Performance Tables in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
→ Combined Level 1 and Level 2 to recognise the achievements of all learners.
→ The same size and delivery time as a GCSE.
→ Created in collaboration with employers to deliver the skills industries need.
→ Pupils don’t need any specific skills or knowledge prior to study.
→ Graded at Level 1 Pass, Merit, Distinction and Level 2 Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction*, equivalent to GCSE grades 8.5−1.
Who this qualification is for
This engineering qualification is designed for pupils who enjoy learning through practical, hands-on experiences and are curious about how things are made and how engineering shapes the world around us. This course focuses on applying knowledge to develop transferable skills in areas such as technical drawing, material selection, tool use and safe working practices. Learners will explore how engineering draws on maths and science to solve real-world problems, while also gaining insight into the different disciplines that make up the industry.
A pupil perspective
Henry Torrie Level 1/2 Technical Award in Engineering
“The V Cert in Engineering was a stepping stone to study this subject at a higher level and it will help me to secure an engineering apprenticeship in the future.”
What’s next?
→ Further study: a T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, or an A Level or Applied General in Engineering.
→ Apprenticeship: in welding, lean manufacturing or as a metal fabricator.
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